| Maurice is a 1987 film based on the novel of the same title by EM Forster. A tale of homosexual love in early 20th century England, it follows Maurice Hall from his school days, through university, and beyond. Produced by Merchant Ivory Productions and Channel Four Films, the film was directed by James Ivory and written by Ivory and Kit Hesketh-Harvey, produced by Ismail Merchant, with cinematography by Pierre Lhomme. Starring James Wilby as Maurice, Hugh Grant as Clive and Rupert Graves as Alec, the supporting cast included Denholm Elliott as Dr Barry, Simon Callow as Mr Ducie, Billie Whitelaw as Mrs Hall and Ben Kingsley as Lasker-Jones. |
